Ashford Castle Hotel in Ireland.
IRISH CASTLE DEAL
The buy: Royal Irish Tours has put its Castle Adventure on sale.
The savings: $250 a person.
The catch: The offer is available only for four April departures, and $420 in taxes and fees are extra.
Why it's worth it: For a starting price of $1,198, you get a one-week holiday including return air from Toronto, five nights in castle hotels (Clontarf Castle Hotel, Kilronan Castle and Ashford Castle on the April 2 and 9 departures, and Clontarf Castle, Castle Leslie and Solis Lough Eske on April 16 and 23 departures), two nights in four-star hotels, full Irish breakfast daily and a seven-day car rental.
Book it: Call 905-773-6773, 1-866-907-8687 or visit royalirishtours.ca.
FOR CANADIAN RESIDENTS
The buy: B Ocean Fort Lauderdale is offering a Canadian resident rate.
The savings: 18 per cent off on rates that range from $199 to $299 (U.S.), plus a $10 wine card for Bistro on the Beach.
The catch: You have to present proof of Canadian residency at check-in and you have to book more than 21 days in advance.
Why it's worth it: The hotel is steps away from the beach, as well as the shops and restaurants of Las Olas. It is also close to Port Everglades, a major cruise port, for those looking for pre- or post-cruise relaxation.
Book it: Visit boceanfortlauderdale.com and use promotional code CANADA.
ALASKA CRUISE SALE
The buy: Princess Cruises is holding its first post-U.S. Thanksgiving Alaska sale, which is also open to Canadian residents.
The savings: Up to $1,000 and up to a $50 onboard credit for rail travel to Denali with stays at a wilderness lodge or free balcony upgrade and up to $100 credit for those who don't combine the cruise with a tour.
The catch: You have to book by 11:59 p.m. PST Tues. Nov. 29.
Why it's worth it: With the sale, a 10-day Denali Explorer cruise tour starts at $1,213 (U.S.) in May and $1,740 in August, while a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise sells from $699 in May and $999 in August.
Book it: Through a travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting princess.com.
$100 CENTENNIAL RATE
The buy: The Saguaro, a new hotel in Scottsdale, is marking Arizona's centennial by offering a $100 (U.S.) nightly rate.
The savings: Close to 50 per cent.
The catch: The rate is available for the first 100 rooms booked each week, ending March 1.
Why it's worth it: The 194-room hotel is awash with bright colours and is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, steps from the arts district and nightlife.
Book it: Visit thesaguaro.com and use promotional code PROPEN.
Special to The Globe and Mail